Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3422-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.50382, -76.51903 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 5: Myers Park to East Shore Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 10, 2025 10:00 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 10, 2025 10:00 AM |
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What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
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Bloom Chemistry
[1] Genera - plural of genus, a category of classification in biology that ranks between the family level and the species level. Because there are many different species of bacteria that are difficult to distinguish, it is more useful to classify bacteria by genus rather than species.
[2] Microcystin
[2] Microcystin
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
2025 PRIORITY SITE, Zone #3422: Southern Cayuga Intermunicipal Water Commission (Bolton Point)- identified by Tompkins County Whole Health as a sample-collection site. No sample collected. Community Member Reports: Calm water, sunny, slight breeze
Weather
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